About
Nicholas M. Gibson, partner at Reed Smith LLP in Chicago, advises private equity funds, portfolio companies, and corporate buyers. He represents buyers and sellers of businesses that founders or families own. Gibson guides middle-market matters from early structure through signing, closing, and integration. He handles carve-outs, platform acquisitions, and bolt-on purchases. He advises on auctions, minority stakes, and cross-border or multijurisdictional deals. He takes on joint ventures and distressed or special situations. He earned a J.D. and an MBA from Loyola University Chicago in 2011 and a BBA from the University of Notre Dame in 2008. He works alongside investment teams and management through diligence and the negotiation of terms, keeping each acquisition or sale on course to close.
Who is a good fit for Nicholas M. Gibson
- Private equity funds seeking counsel on a middle-market acquisition.
- Corporate buyers pursuing a carve-out, a platform acquisition, or a bolt-on purchase.
- Sellers preparing a company for an auction or a distressed process.
Education and admissions
- Education
- Loyola University Chicago, J.D., 2011
- Loyola University Chicago, MBA, 2011
- University of Notre Dame, BBA, 2008
- Bar admissions
- Illinois
Recognition
- Recognized by Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch ® in America (Corporate Law; Mergers and Acquisitions Law), 2026–2027
- Recognized as an Emerging Leader in the 14th Annual Emerging Leaders Awards by The M&A Advisor
Specialties
Deal profile
- Typical deal size
- Any deal size
- Remote work
- In-person / regional